Wireshark AlternativesTop Network Analyzers and other similar apps like Wireshark

Wireshark is described as 'Foremost network protocol analyzer with multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, VoIP analysis, and extensive file format compatibility' and is a leading network analyzer in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Wireshark for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Wireshark alternative is tcpdump, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Wireshark are CloudShark, Fiddler, Intercepter-NG and Ettercap.

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Wireshark alternatives are mainly Network Analyzers, but if you're looking for Network Monitors or HTTP(S) Debuggers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPhone + Network Monitoring and iPhone + Network Analyzer. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Wireshark.
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Wireshark alternatives page was last updated Apr 17, 2025
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  1. tcpdump icon

    tcpdump

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    tcpdump is a common packet analyzer that runs under the command line. It allows the user to intercept and display TCP/IP and other packets being transmitted or received over a network to which the computer is attached.

    25 tcpdump alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    tcpdump Features

    1.  Bib Tex Sniffer

    tcpdump VS Wireshark

     
    Comments about tcpdump as an Alternative to Wireshark
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    Positive Aug 17, 2019
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    It's open source and use CLI

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    • Most users think tcpdump is a great Wireshark alternative.

    • tcpdump is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Wireshark.

    • tcpdump is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Wireshark.

    • tcpdump is Free and Open SourceWireshark is also Free and Open Source
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    CloudShark

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    Optimize packet capture workflow with CloudShark's secure, collaborative network analysis. It's ideal for IT teams and operators, available on any device. Share and solve problems faster with browser-based collaboration and centralized PCAP data management on-premise or in the cloud.

    13 CloudShark alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Detailed packet analysis

    CloudShark VS Wireshark

     

    • Most users think CloudShark is a great Wireshark alternative.

    • CloudShark is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Wireshark.

    • CloudShark is the most popular commercial alternative to Wireshark.

    • CloudShark is Paid and ProprietaryWireshark is Free and Open Source
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    Fiddler

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    Web Debugging Proxy that logs all HTTP(S) traffic for comprehensive analysis. It allows manipulation of traffic, supports scripting, and extends with .NET. Debugs virtually any application, implementing man-in-the-middle interception with self-signed certificates. Freeware, ideal for developers.

    47 Fiddler alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Fiddler screenshot 1

    Fiddler Features

    1.  HTTP Monitoring
    2.  Debugging
    3.  HTTP Proxy
    4.  Traffic Monitoring
    5.  One click installation

    Fiddler VS Wireshark

     
  5. Intercepter-NG icon

    Intercepter-NG

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    Intercepter-NG is a multifunctional network toolkit for various types of IT specialists.

    11 Intercepter-NG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    Android App
    Discontinued

    App unavailable on Play Store and website is flagged by modern browsers as potentially malicious.

    Warning

    Website blocked by modern browsers as possible trojan.

    Intercepter-NG Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Root required
    3.  Jailbreak required

    Intercepter-NG VS Wireshark

     

    • Most users think Intercepter-NG is a great Wireshark alternative.

    • Intercepter-NG is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Wireshark.

    • Intercepter-NG is Free and ProprietaryWireshark is Free and Open Source
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    Ettercap

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    Ettercap is a suite for man in the middle attacks on LAN. It features sniffing of live connections, content filtering on the fly and many other interesting tricks.

    18 Ettercap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ettercap screenshot 1

    Ettercap Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Based on Ubuntu

    Ettercap VS Wireshark

     
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    Microsoft Network Monitor

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    Microsoft Network Monitor is a packet analyzer. It enables capturing, viewing, and analyzing network data and deciphering network protocols. It can be used to troubleshoot network problems and applications on the network.

    29 Microsoft Network Monitor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Network Monitor screenshot 1

    Microsoft Network Monitor VS Wireshark

     
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    NetworkMiner

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    NetworkMiner is a Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT) for Windows. NetworkMiner can parse PCAP files and regenerate/reassemble transmitted files and certificates from PCAP files with HTTP, FTP, SMB, SMB2, TFTP and several other protocols.

    35 NetworkMiner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Files extracted from a PCAP

    NetworkMiner Features

    1.  Portable

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    Proxyman

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    Proxyman is a high-performance macOS app, which enables developers to view HTTP/HTTPS requests from apps and domains. Available on macOS, iOS, Windows & Linux.

    51 Proxyman alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    Native macOS app.

    Proxyman Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Detailed packet analysis
    6.  Intercepting HTTP calls
    7.  IPhone debugging
    8.  Debugging
    9.  SSL
    10.  Native application

    Proxyman VS Wireshark

     
    Comments about Proxyman as an Alternative to Wireshark
    Guest
    Negative Apr 17, 2025
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    Proxyman is focused on http request, wireshark has more comprehensive set of features

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    • Proxyman is Paid and ProprietaryWireshark is Free and Open Source
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    Colasoft Capsa

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    Capsa performs real-time packet capturing, 24/7 network monitoring, protocol analysis, in-depth packet decoding, and automatic expert diagnosis.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Colasoft Capsa screenshot 1

    Colasoft Capsa Features

    1.  Portable

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    Debookee

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    Debookee is the simplest & most powerful network traffic analyzer for macOS.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Debookee screenshot 1

    Debookee Features

    1.  Network Scanner

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  13. MicroOLAP TCPDUMP

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    MicroOLAP TCPDUMP is a clone of tcpdump , the most used network sniffer/analyzer for UNIX, compiled with the original tcpdump code (http://www.tcpdump.org/), and MicroOLAP Packet Sniffer SDK.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MicroOLAP TCPDUMP screenshot 1

    MicroOLAP TCPDUMP Features

    1.  Portable

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    PCAPdroid

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    PCAPdroid is an android app to capture the phone traffic and analyze it remotely (e.g. via Wireshark). The traffic can be easily downloaded from a remote device thanks to the integrated HTTP server, or streamed to a remote UDP receiver.

    43 PCAPdroid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    PCAPdroid screenshot 1
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    PCAPdroid Features

    1.  Traffic Monitoring
    2.  HTTP Monitoring

    PCAPdroid VS Wireshark

     
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